Freshmen Resources

Welcome Class of 2024!

As this page is dedicated to our new incoming class, please utilize all the resources that are available to maximize your new high school experience.

In order to ensure that communication is being sent to your parents/guardians, please have them fill out the form found in the link below.

Parent/Guardian Contact Information Form

Office 365 Account

As HSAC has been utilizing Microsoft Teams to operate as a virtual school, please follow the steps below to set up your student account.  

Step 1: Go to www.office.com.

Step 2: Sign in with the following credentials format.

FirstName.LastName@HSACNY.ONMICROSOFT.COM 
Password: Welcome1 

If your password is not working,  contact David Guerrera

at dguerre2@hsacny.onmicrosoft.com so he can reset your password.

Step 3: Access Microsoft Teams and Outlook

-This is your entry into our virtual school! 

I. Microsoft (MS) Teams

MS Teams is our school’s primary communication tool, as well as our main learning platform where students can access their virtual classrooms. Please make sure to explore MS Teams to get more comfortable navigating our virtual school.

II. Outlook 

Outlook is our school’s email client. Important information related to classes (i.e. files, class updates, general school information, etc.) or special events within the school are created and shared in Outlook. You are expected to check your email on a regular basis.

As your first homework assignment, please send an email to Mr. Martinez, our parent coordinator, at emartinez42@hsacny.onmicrosoft.com. Here's a sample of what the email should look like.

Step 4: Download MS Teams and Outlook to your devices, i.e. mobile phone, tablet, and/or home computer. 

-Please scan the following QR codes or visit the links below to download these apps. 

MS Teams

Outlook

If you have any issues accessing your student account, please contact Mr. Martinez.

To get familiar with Microsoft office and some basic features please see: 

Microsoft Training